The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has released Advertisement No. 05/2026 for 12,405 Assistant Teacher (Primary Teacher / PRT) posts. Online applications start on 16 September 2026 and close on 15 November 2026. The written exam is scheduled for 03 and 04 December 2026.

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Candidates must complete One-Time Registration (OTR) on the UPESSC website before they can submit the application form.

Important Dates

EventDate
Notification Released15 September 2026
Online Apply Start Date16 September 2026
Online Apply Last Date15 November 2026
Last Date for Fee Payment15 November 2026
Correction Last Date15 November 2026
Exam Date03 – 04 December 2026
Admit CardBefore Exam
Result DateTo be announced
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The last date to apply and the last date to pay the fee are the same: 15 October 2026. Do not wait till the final hours to submit the form.

Vacancy Details

UPESSC is filling a total of 12,405 Assistant Teacher posts under this recruitment.

Post NameDepartmentVacancies
Assistant Teacher (Primary – Urban)Basic Education Department11,508
Assistant Teacher (Attached Primary)Secondary Education Department (aided schools)897
Total12,405

Application Fee

CategoryFee
General, EWS, OBC₹1000
SC, ST₹500
PH (Divyang)₹300

Pay the fee online through Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Card, or Mobile Wallet.

Age Limit

Age is calculated as on 01 July 2026.

  • Minimum age: 21 years
  • Maximum age: 40 years

UPESSC provides age relaxation as per its rules. Check the official notification for category-wise relaxation.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet the education and TET requirements for the post they choose.

Post NameEducational Qualification
Assistant Teacher (Primary – Urban)Graduation with BTC, D.El.Ed, B.El.Ed, or Special D.El.Ed. Candidates must also have passed STET or CTET (Paper-I).
Assistant Teacher (Attached Primary)Graduation with BTC, D.El.Ed, B.El.Ed, or Special D.El.Ed. Candidates must also have passed UPTET or CTET (Paper-I).
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Urban Primary posts require STET or CTET Paper-I. Attached Primary posts require UPTET or CTET Paper-I. Read the official notification before you apply.

Selection Process

UPESSC will select candidates through the following stages:

  • Written Exam
  • Interview (Viva-Voce)
  • Document Verification

The written exam will be held on 03 and 04 December 2026. Admit cards will be issued before the exam.

How to Apply

Apply online only through the UPESSC website before 15 October 2026.

  1. Visit the official website: https://upessc.up.gov.in/
  2. Complete the mandatory One-Time Registration (OTR).
  3. Log in and open the Assistant Teacher (Advt. No. 05/2026) application form.
  4. Fill in personal, education, and TET details carefully.
  5. Upload the required documents, photograph, and signature.
  6. Pay the application fee online and submit the form.
  7. Download and print the submitted application for future use.
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Tip: Read the official notification for last date, age limit, and education rules before you fill the form. Keep your TET certificate, degree, and training documents ready for OTR and application.

Important Links

ParticularsLink
Apply OnlineRegistration I Login
Official NotificationClick Here
UPESSC Official WebsiteVisit Official Website

Apply well before the last date and confirm every detail from the official UPESSC notification.